Replacement Part List

7. Make sure the drive belt (1) is seated properly on the pulleys.
NOTE: when the auger control lever engaged, the belt guides (4) must be 1/16 inch from the
drive belt (1).
8. Install belt cover. See “How To Remove The Belt Cover”.
How To Remove The Auger (Figure 10)
1. Remove the belt cover. See “How To Remove The Belt Cover”.
2. Remove the drive belt. See “How To Replace The Drive Belt”.
3. Remove the auger pulley (1) from the auger shaft (threads are left hand; turn clockwise
remove).
4. To keep the auger (6) from rotating, set a 2”x4” piece of wood (2) on the center paddle (3) to
secure auger (6).
5. Remove the fasteners from the bearing assembly (4). Remove the bearing assembly (4) from
the auger housing (5).
6. Slide the auger (6) out of the bearing assembly on the right side of the snow thrower.
7. Tip the auger (6) enough to allow the auger (6) to slide out of the auger housing (5).
8. To install auger (6), reverse the above steps.
How To Replace The Spark Plug
1. The spark plug and wire is visible on the engine at the rear of the snow thrower.
2. Remove the spark plug wire.
3. Clean the area around the spark plug base to prevent dirt from entering the engine when the
spark plug is removed.
4. Remove the spark plug.
5. Check the spark plug. If the spark plug is cracked, fouled and dirty, it must be replaced.
6. (Figure 11) Set the gap between the electrodes of the new spark plug at 0.030 inches. Next
install the spark plug in the cylinder head and firmly tighten. Recommended torque is 18 to 20
foot pounds.
How To Prepare The Snow Thrower For Storage
WARNING: Do not remove gasoline while inside a building, near a fire, or while you
smoke. Gasoline fumes can cause an explosion or a fire.
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Let the engine run until it is out of gasoline.
3. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder. Pour one ounce of oil into the cylinder. Slowly pull
the recoil-start grip so that the oil will protect the cylinder. Install a new spark plug in the cylinder
4. Thoroughly clean the snow thrower.
5. Lubricate all lubrication points. See the Maintenance section.
6. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect all visible moving parts for
damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.
7. Cover the bare metal parts of the blower housing, auger, and the impeller with spray rust
preventative lubricant.
8. Put the unit in a building that has good ventilation.
9. If the machine must be stored outdoors, block up the snow thrower to be sure the entire machine
is off the ground.